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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,439.52, 22,685.58 and 9,365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,439.52, 22,685.58 and 9,365.88 is: 12,924.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,439.52 : 22,685.58 = 9,365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,439.52/22,685.58 = 9,365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,439.52x = 22,685.58 × 9,365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,439.52x = 212,470,420.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,470,420.01/16,439.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,924.37

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